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Evelyne Accad is a renowned teacher, author, musician and activist. She was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon. Since 1974 she has taught a broad range of subjects at the University of Illinois that reflect her intense curiosity and varied areas of expertise: French, Comparative Literature, African Studies, Women Studies, and Middle Eastern Studies. Accad is the author of several books, including a memoir about her experiences facing cancer. She is also a musician and composer and has performed in both the United States and abroad. |